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Bin collections during COVID-19: Recycling and waste services update
All Folkestone & Hythe District Council recycling and waste services are currently running as normal.
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Coronavirus: Business Support Measures
The Government has made a series of announcements in the Budget last week and over the last few days on measures to support businesses during this difficult time. [Update 23 March 2020 - see the…
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Sandgate and West Folkestone Focus March 2020 - NOT coming to a door near you soon...
The issue that never was: this edition of SWF Focus was written and printed by mid-March, and although a few hundred were delivered on 12 and 13 March, the remainder were to be delivered week…
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Sandgate and COVID-19: Things I Know
After the Government update last night on the Coronavirus / Covid-19 pandemic, there have been a number of anouncements and changes locally. I can't comment on if the Government advice is right /…
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Restoration of the Leas Pavilion and Proposed Residential Development: Public Consultation Event
On Tuesday 10th March from 2pm-8pm at The Channel Suite, Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ there will be an opportunity to view proposals for The Leas Pavilion and adjacent car…
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Prime Scam
Been notified of a scam that is circulating today and is mainly targeted at call centres although they could try and ring any number. Call are being reported nationally coming from 020 379…
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NHS Update: Closure of Park Farm Surgery
I am writing to inform you about arrangements made for patients currently registered at Park Farm Surgery. The doctor that runs the surgery has made the decision to end their contract with NHS South…
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The Elephant in the Room: Folkestone and Hythe Council Tax 2020-21
At the Folkestone and Hythe Full Council meeting on 20th February the Liberal Democrat group of Tim Prater and Gary Fuller declined to support the Conservative budget, both abstaining in the vote on…
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Still Fighting for Princes Parade: One Vote Short
At the Folkestone and Hythe District Council Full Council meeting on 19th February, an amendment to the General Fund Medium Term Capital Programme proposed by Lib Dem Group Leader Tim Prater and…
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New Pedestrian Crossing to Access Folkestone West Station
in 2019, I was approached by a local resident about whether there was the possibililty of a new pedestrian crossing across Shorncliffe Road to lead to the footpath entrance to Folkestone West train…
